How did the citizens of Nazi Germany view the Japanese Empire and the Japanese race? Was it negative because they're not aryan, or did they view them as valuable allies? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

How did the citizens of Nazi Germany view the Japanese Empire and the Japanese race? Was it negative because they're not aryan, or did they view them as valuable allies?

by Arachnemaniac

JosephWilliamNamath

While you're waiting for an answer here, here are some relevant posts:

What was Hitler's plan for Japan if he had succeeded in WWII? - top answer by /u/elev57
Considering that Japan was an ally of Nazi Germany, how did Adolf Hitler view Japanese culture and people? - /u/VanillaFlavoredCoke
How did Nazi Germany's views of Aryan superiority affect its relationship with its allies? - /u/Sunshine_Bag. This answer is more focused on Italy, but it adds a nice perspective.

There's also a helpful section in the FAQ - Axis alliance and post-war plans

I hope that helps!

edit: I just realized you asked about citizens specifically, but I hope you still find these posts interesting as they're semi-relevant!